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The update is a step forward to being more inclusive of individuals who don’t identify as male or female.

The change will affect continuing education immediately and certification examinations starting in March 2022.

Keith Beverly, one of a handful of Black CFP-CFA holders, is pushing to mint more.

More than three-quarters of those who passed the test studied at least 10 hours-per-week, according to a recent study.

A new committee staffed by CFP pros and others is tasked with refreshing what consequences advisors will face for failing to comply with the board’s standards.

The systems are expected to be updated by the end of April, following calls from financial advisors on social media to make a change.

Even as the numbers improve, Black and Hispanic advisors are still vastly underrepresented within the industry.

One thing was made clear at the annual event: There’s more work to be done.

Necessary new approaches include better cultural understanding, more flexibility for new entrants and more outreach, advisors and executives say.